My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. It's essential to address your concerns promptly, especially given the...

I am very sorry for your loss. You raise a good question that comes up often. I understand the desire to expedite the distribution of assets,...

I'm sorry for your loss. Your mother is next of kin and can request either amendment of the death certificate or can obtain the death certificate...

Attorney Geffen is correct. Hire an experienced, highly rated, probate attorney to assist you with obtaining a court order that confirms that you...

The answer could depend on if your mom and step-dad provided a transfer deed that was filed before your mother passed away. I would start with...

Since the life tenant did not have a will and has passed away, an Affidavit of Heirship is commonly used in Texas to establish the heirs of a...

You do not have right to your step-mother's estate (unless you were adopted as a child). Your answer concerning your interest in the house depends...

Being Co-Executor does not entitle you to 50% of the proceeds in a bank account at the time of the account holder's death. Ownership of the...

The children of your grandfather's widow are not entitled to the house. You will need to move forward with probate immediately. The affidavit of...

If the Will that you have probated gives your siblings 2/3 ownership, then they are entitled to their share. The longer you fail to take action,...